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Judge Rules on Michigan Income Tax Cut

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via TNS) A temporary cut to Michigan’s income tax will not be made permanent under a judge’s ruling this week. Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled Thursday, Dec. 21 the income tax rate can revert back to a default 4.25% on Jan. By Rose White, mlive.com. The ruling sides with Gov.

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Michigan Expects $9B Budget Surplus, May Cut Income Taxes

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State treasury officials estimate Michigan government will see a $9.2 billion surplus at the end of this fiscal year, increasing the likelihood that all that cash could trigger a permanent cut in the state income tax. Michigan’s fiscal year runs from Oct. By Alyssa Burr, mlive.com (via TNS).

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Michigan House OKs Cut to State’s Personal Income Tax Rate

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The Michigan House on Tuesday voted 65-43 to lower the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, with several Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans in support of the measure.

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Michigan Businessman Found Guilty of Employment Tax Crimes

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A federal jury convicted a Michigan businessman on March 5, 2025, for not paying employment taxes and not filing his own individual income tax returns.

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End of the Year Sales Tax Updates to be Aware of as You Start 2022

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Massachusetts issued a notice stating that all sales and use tax filers must submit returns and make payments through MassTaxConnect for tax periods beginning on or after Jan. Michigan has updated its guidance on the sales and use tax nexus standards for remote sellers. Pennsylvania Republican State Sen.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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These taxes fund social insurance programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment benefits. Here’s a quick breakdown of payroll taxes: Federal Income Tax Withholding : Employers must withhold federal income tax from employees’ wages based on their W-4 Forms and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.

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Michigan Senate Passes R&D Tax Credit Legislation

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The Michigan Senate passed legislation in March 2024 expanding the state’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit from the past credit that offered a mere 1.9% credit on qualifying expenses incurred in Michigan. Qualified research expenditures (QREs) for the Michigan R&D tax credit follow federal U.S.